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Our Exclusive: Jean Franko Returns To Gay Porn At 40 Years Young

It really was Christmas in July for director Lucas Kazan when one of his exclusives decided to return to the blue screen at an age when most had long since exited for good.

Amazing how often porn imitates life. While Lucas was filming “Italian For Beginners” back in 2002, they happened across then fashion model Jean Franko shaking his bon-bon in the clubs of Barcelona and then at the “Art Club” in Northern Italy.

Roberto Giorgio was his first screen partner who admitted being, “at first intimidated by Jean’s nine inches, it was “the biggest I’ve ever had”. And now Jean is ready to unleash the beast on a new generation.

gay porn star jean frankoAt a time when the sun-kissed, waxed mannequin look was the way to go, Jean Franko refused to shave his body or darken his natural Mediterranean complexion. A true exhibitionist/narcissist, he was never afraid to be, “himself amidst hundreds of porn clones. And twelve years later, he’s still doing things his way.

The Sword: This must have caught you by surprise, Lucas. How did it all come about?
Lucas Kazan: Jean Franko e-mailed us, out of the blue, back in October 2016. He had long retired and so, yes, we were surprised. But he was in top shape. In fact, even better looking at 40 than he ever was! We agreed on filming in Milano in the Spring.

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jean & Giuseppe Pardi
You and Jean Franko have quite a bit of history, no?
We debuted him in “Italian for the Beginner”Lucas Kazan Productions in 2004 and immediately signed him to an exclusive contract with Lucas Kazan Productions and Kristen Bjorn Productions. During these fice years as a joint exclusive, he landed the cover of “Lucas Kazan Italian Style”, a photo book published by Bruno Gmuender, and starred in several blockbusters: “Italian for the Beginner”,“Decameron”, “Love and Lust” for us; “El Rancho”, “Rocks and Hard Places”, amongst others, for Bjorn.

He picked up a few awards during that time did he not?
In 2007 he was awarded the GayVN Trophy for Best Foreign Actor in “The School for Lovers”, our very take on Mozart’s “Cosi’ Fan Tutte”. A win he famously repeated in 2008, with “The Men I Wanted”. Ours is a rich history together and mutually rewarding. It did not end with the end of the exclusivity.

Jean Franko kept working with us well into 2010, topping Philippe Delvaux in “Rough/Tender” (he won the JRL Award for Best Latin Top) and Giuseppe Pardi in “Giuseppe and His Buddies”, while building relationships with other EU studios. At the time, he was studying as a DJ, he became a successful event producer and began managing a disco in Bruxelles.

So, why this comeback then?
I asked him. He was modeling for Addicted underwear: he was ripped… looked even hotter than in his porn days and he knew it. He’s still widely popular with the fans, despite his retirement. So … why not? He doubts he’ll be back for long, but we’re excited about the opportunity –if only for a few scenes.

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with Jordan Fox
You’ve worked with a lot of models. What makes Jean Franko special?
Where to begin … his good looks and his ebullient personality, for starters: bearded and furry chested, Jean Franko brought back the ‘hairy’, masculine look by gracing countless magazine covers, from “Torso” to “Honcho”, from “XFactor” to “Macho”. Then his strong screen persona, the Latin machismo he lends to each and all his performances.

Has Jean Franko ever bottomed?
Yes. He bottomed — much to his chagrin — to Jordan Fox in “Drunk”. His professionalism even then and unlike some of his colleagues, he takes porn seriously. He’s 100% committed to his fans, his partners, and his craft.

So this doesn’t come from just wanting some fast cash?
Yes, you may say he’s a perfectionist but no: he isn’t in it for a quick buck, instead, he cares deeply about the end-product and contributes to it every step of the way. Taking pride in his many accomplishments/accolades.

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with Roberto Giorgio
Having reunited with him and given your history, how similar or different was filming the new scenes compared to “the old days”?
He got started in a bygone era, long before reality porn and hand-held cameras: Bjorn would film each scene over 4 days, with painstaking attention to every detail, we’d film it over 3 days (anal on day one, oral on day two, the story and stills on day three. But we’ve all adjusted. You can teach “mature” dogs new tricks after all.

Was this a one-time thing or have you tempted him to return with you to blue screen?
We’ve been talking about a Fall project in Barcelona, where he currently lives. Few people know he holds a Spanish citizenship, along with his Venezuelan passport. Delighted as I am to have him back on the set, his fans are careening at the idea of having him back on the screen. I don’t think anyone is done.

Lucas, as always, thank you for your time. Seems like you have a lot in the works. We’ll be watching.
Harlan, thank you. You keep watching and we’ll make it worth you while.

 
Jean is currently appearing in the just released “Addicted 1”. Here’s his first scene with power bottom Devian Rouge who was flown in from Serbia for the occasion.


[Watch the trailer with Devian & Jean in “Addicted 1” at Lucas Kazan]

 

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3 thoughts on “Our Exclusive: Jean Franko Returns To Gay Porn At 40 Years Young”

  1. I have had a crush on this beautiful man for years – I love every part of him – there is no cut off for sexy – hugs and kisses frank m – LOVE YOU BEST WISHES AND MAY YOU HAVE ALL THE GOOD THINGS LIFE HAS TO OFFER!!!

  2. Did he ever leave gay porn? I’ve seen scenes as recent as this year. And was “Has Jean Franco ever bottomed?” a real question? He has, AND A LOT.

  3. Thanks to Lucas Kazan to demonstrate that gay porn can be hot wearing a condom. And overall protecting the performers in the long run!

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